Let's have a look at the recent summer essentials.
First up we have a fragrance hair oil mist by Fernanda. I picked this up at the end of last month as I was getting tired of using a cream product for my hair and I was in need for something easy and quick to apply. I've never tried a fragranced hair product like this so I was very intrigued when I stumbled upon it.
It has a nice, general floral scent and works very well when I'm rushed in the morning but still want to apply some shine to my hair. During summer time my hair gets extra frizzy so this is very handy for those super humid days. As always, I try to avoid spraying it on my bangs (which I've recently acquired) to avoid them from getting greasy quicker than necessary. However, it works really well for the ends of my hair and the roots. Just a few, quick sprays will do!
Sabon, is a brand I've recently discovered and totally fallen head over heels for. Especially this butter hand cream with delicate jasmine. Sabon was originally founded in Tel Aviv and offers various bath and body products. It's a little bit on the pricey side but the quality of this butter hand cream is at the top of my all time favorite high quality hand creams. When I tried this out at the store in Naka-Meguro, Tokyo, I knew I couldn't go home without it.
Why I enjoy this product so much is something that can be related back to my trust in brands like Lush. It's a stable brand which you can rely on, who uses natural ingredients to create their products. Simply speaking, you invest your money in a product that works. Sabon is a brand I'll keep going back to, as they have, like Lush, not let me down yet with their products.
This hand cream has a lovely subtle scent of jasmine and contains passion fruit oil. Even just a little bit goes a long way! I'd recommend this to anyone who has really dry skin and is looking for a new hand product.
Non Chemical UV Moist Cream
Being born with very sensitive skin I can't remember how many times I've burned my cheeks, nose and forehead throughout the summers. What I've learned though, is to be generous with the sun screen after all my sunburns, especially on my face. I went into the Loft store the other day, looking for a convenient, on-the-go product to easily throw in my purse when needed. This is the one I picked up and I've really enjoyed using it throughout the past month! It works well for hands and body and the packaging is cute and simple too which always is a plus. If there's one thing to remember about summer - it's to protect your skin from the sun and its UV rays.
Being born with very sensitive skin I can't remember how many times I've burned my cheeks, nose and forehead throughout the summers. What I've learned though, is to be generous with the sun screen after all my sunburns, especially on my face. I went into the Loft store the other day, looking for a convenient, on-the-go product to easily throw in my purse when needed. This is the one I picked up and I've really enjoyed using it throughout the past month! It works well for hands and body and the packaging is cute and simple too which always is a plus. If there's one thing to remember about summer - it's to protect your skin from the sun and its UV rays.
Entering the month of June one product that has continued to keep up with my expectations on it is the face cream from Makanai, which I've mentioned in a previous post as well. Somehow this product have found its natural place into my every day routine, and has become somewhat an essential. Out of all the benefits like relaxing my skin and leaving a perfect amount of moisture after application, what I really enjoy the most is the scent, funnily enough. It's such a subtle and natural scent which really picks you up in the morning and leaves your skin feeling refreshed.
I'll definitely be buying the normal sized version when I run out of this one. For anyone looking for a Japanese skin care brand they haven't tried before, I'd highly recommend giving this brand a go! You can read my previous post about the Makanai Mini Skin Care Set here.
I bought this eyeshadow as well as a matching lip color a few months back, and even though I'm planning on doing a review on this brand (Vecua Honey), so far so good! I was looking for some neutral eye shadow colors and to say the least these have been a very nice addition to my make up collection. It's perfect for every day use as well as for more formal gatherings, or for just adding some shine to your cheeks. As you can see, the petite packaging is one of the cutest I've owned so far and it's just such a lovely theme throughout this entire beauty brand.
Vecua Honey is a Japanese brand which creates their products from natural ingredients such as honey, flowers and fruits. The sweet packaging might not suit every person out there, but it's definitely a high quality brand which gives focus both on giving their products nice designs as well as protecting your skin from everyday harmful pollutants. You can read more about them on their website here.
This month brought both discovery of new brands as well as continued beauty favorites. Whether the packaging design matters to you or not, to search for products that contain natural ingredients is something I'll continue to consciously do in the future as well. As we grow older, protecting our skin is something that doesn't stop being an important part of our well-being. A happy skin means a happy soul, at least for me. Which means taking care of it, especially during the hot summer days.
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